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Officials say phone ban appears to have reduced bullying tied to group texts
Summary
Chief Walters said removing student phones during the school day has reduced reports of bullying related to group texts and that enforcement has included confiscation when necessary.
Chief Walters told trustees that the district’s restriction on student phone use during the school day has coincided with fewer reports of bullying tied to group texts. "I don't think we've had 1 even report of any bullying deal on the phones or anything just because they're not on them," Walters said, describing interactions that occurred before the policy took effect and fewer incidents after enforcement began.
Walters said staff are communicating with parents when incidents arise and that enforcement has been strict, including confiscating phones. Board members asked whether the policy had discernible effects; Walters described reduced incidents and credited parental cooperation in addressing summer and pre-school group-text issues.
